Best 59911 Montana Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 226 students in 59911, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT are Bigfork 7-8 and Swan River 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59911 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59911, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best 59911, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigfork 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Prairie School
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT include Bigfork 7-8 and Swan River 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 59911?
3 public middle schools are located in 59911.
What is the racial composition of students in 59911?
59911 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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